# Pterotype

> Pterotype has 10+ active installs and 55 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Pterotype shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Pterotype expands your audience by giving your blog an ActivityPub stream, making it a part of the Fediverse.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,998
- **Downloads (30 days):** 55 (+71.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.4.3
- **Last updated:** Mar 15, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.1.26
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.9.8+, PHP 5.6.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** jdormit (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jdormit/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/pterotype/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [activitypub](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/activitypub/) | #8 | 13 |
| [federation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/federation/) | #1 | 6 |
| [fediverse](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/fediverse/) | #18 | 26 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| activitypub | #27 | 27 |
| federation | #41 | 56 |
| fediverse | #33 | 34 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [ActivityPub](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/activitypub/) | 6K+ | 4.9/5 (40) | Sep 2, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [WebFinger](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/webfinger/) | 1K+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Aug 26, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 3 | [NodeInfo(2)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nodeinfo/) | 900+ | 4/5 (1) | Aug 21, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 4 | [Enable Mastodon Apps](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enable-mastodon-apps/) | 500+ | 4/5 (6) | Sep 5, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 5 | [Event Bridge for ActivityPub](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/event-bridge-for-activitypub/) | 60+ | 5/5 (1) | May 24, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 6 | [FediBoost](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fediboost/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 20, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 7 | [Polls For ActivityPub](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/polls-for-activitypub/) | 10+ | — | Aug 2, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 9 | [Heckl Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/heckl-tools/) | <10 | — | Sep 15, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 10 | [Feed Integrator for Loops](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/feed-integrator-for-loops/) | <10 | — | Aug 17, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 11 | [Axismundi Actors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/axismundi-actors/) | <10 | — | Sep 14, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pterotype free?
Yes. Pterotype is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Pterotype safe to use in 2026?
Pterotype shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Pterotype?
Pterotype is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,998 times since it launched in October 2018. It was downloaded 55 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Pterotype work with WordPress 7.1?
Pterotype is officially tested up to WordPress 5.1.26, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Pterotype need?
Pterotype requires PHP 5.6.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Pterotype last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.3, was released on March 15, 2019 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Pterotype?
Pterotype is developed and maintained by jdormit.

### What are the best alternatives to Pterotype?
The most popular alternatives to Pterotype are ActivityPub (6K+ installs), WebFinger (1K+ installs) and NodeInfo(2) (900+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pterotype/ · Generated 2026-09-29 03:17 UTC by PageForge